Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Street parking
Wellness
Massage
Free WiFi
Internet services
Kitchen facilities
Electric kettle, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Experience world-class service at Tsukihitei
Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens.
All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an en suite bathroom.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away.
Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Wonderful hospitality and the most delicious food.”
Lydia
Israel
“Perfect location. Perfect hospitality. Perfect food. Perfect room.
Hands down, this was the best stay we've had in any form of hotel or ryokan. Nara is an amazing place to visit, and Tsukihitei is THE place to stay in.
Hidden in the most beautiful...”
Elisa
United Kingdom
“We had such an amazing time staying here tonights during our honeymoon. The stuff is amazing, the food delicious and the location incredibly serene.”
Kiera
United Kingdom
“We spent one night in Tsukihitei and it was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan! The food was amazing and the location in the primeval forest was magical.
The staff were extremely attentive and catered well to allergies.”
Barlow
Australia
“My favourite place to stay on my 2 week trip to Japan”
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Monika
Singapore
“This property is unreal. In the middle of the world heritage forest which makes it that much more special. I had the best time staying here for two night, it was bliss.
Food was 5 star for me as a specially because I am vegetarian and it’s hard...”
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Anita
India
“Its a ryokan that gives you real authentic experience, the staff is very polite and ever willing to help and the environment around is heavenly”
Ian
Ireland
“A really wonderful experience. Everyone there was so welcoming and lovely. The rooms, bath and dinner were all incredible. Genuinely one of our favourite stays anywhere.”
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Brion
United States
“Our room, Sakuri, was great. Like living in small tea house with sliding walls and floors made of mats. Had our own wooden bath tub for private onsen. Traditional Japanese dinners and breakfasts were superb. Thanks so much to the chef for...”
Jo
Australia
“A magical stay in the forest. Quiet and relaxing. Comfortable room for a family of 4. The hospitality was warm and welcoming and the food delightful and impeccably prepared. Well located for walking in the forest and to some
temples and...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Tsukihitei
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
Tsukihitei takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you prefer Western meals for breakfast, please inform the property in advance.
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